The Last of Us Part 1 PC release date, Steam pre-order & changes

Rather than simply releasing a port of the PS3 original, Sony has instead opted for a PC version of the PS5 remake of the OG TLOU.

Its release is scheduled with some handy timing, too, for those looking to play the game for the first time after watching The Last of Us TV series (which was recently compared to The Mandalorian by lead actor Pedro Pascal).

The port will be sure to bring with it the PlayStation's usual bag of PC-specific bells and whistles too, making for a different and potentially better experience than even the PS5 can offer. That's if your PC is powerful enough to make the most of these features, anyway.

Read on to find out everything there is to know about tomorrow's The Last of Us Part 1 release date, pre-order information, and gameplay details.

When is The Last of Us Part 1 PC release date?

The Last of Us Part 1 PC release date is Tuesday 28th March 2023, following a short delay. This is nearly 10 years to the day after the game originally launched on the PS3 but just half a year after the release of the PS5 remake. Finally, you will be able play this classic on the PC.

Until that date comes, you can check out the big new games of this month with our handy video below.

What is The Last of Us Part 1 PC release time in the UK?

The release time hasn't been officially confirmed but expect it to go live on Tuesday 28th March. It's unclear when exactly it will unlock, but we wouldn't be too surprised if it goes live on the strike of midnight here in the UK. We'll update this page if Naughty Dog announces an exact unlock time.

Can I pre-order The Last of Us Part 1 on PC?

Yes, you can pre-order The Last of Us Part 1 on PC. You can pre-purchase the game right now on Steam for £49.99.

In terms of deals, we can see that CD Keys is currently offering a price of £34.79 for the game, which is listed as a saving of 30 per cent.

Pre-ordering TLOU Part 1 bags you a couple of bonus items:

• Bonus Supplements
• Bonus Weapon Parts

While not much, these bonus items will help ensure your survival in the unforgiving clicker-infested worlds of the game. It’s worth it if you are planning on buying the game anyway at full price.

You can also buy the Digital Deluxe Edition for £59.99 (or £39.99 at CD Keys), which comes with the following:

• The Last of Us single-player story and Left Behind prequel chapter
  
• Early unlock of the following in-game items:
  
  • Increased Crafting Speed Skill
  • Increased Healing Speed Skill
  • 9mm Reload Speed Increase Upgrade
  • Rifle Clip Capacity Increase Upgrade
  • Explosive Arrows Gameplay Modifier
  • Dither Punk Filter
  • Speedrun Mode
  • Six Weapon Skins: Black Gold 9mm Pistol; Silver Filigree 9mm Pistol; Rubber Tactical Shotgun; Sculpted Oak Shotgun; Arctic White Bow; Carbon Black Bow.

What do we know about The Last of Us Part 1 PC port?

The Last of Us Part 1 PC port is based on the PS5 remake of the original PS3 game of the same name. This means that it comes with all the bells and whistles of the remake, meaning a load of accessibility options, improved exploration and combat, and the inclusion of The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC.

The PC port comes with unlocked frame rate, FSR and DLSS support, a Speedrun Mode, and Permadeath Mode to try out.

Ultra-Wide monitor support has been confirmed, too, allowing you to play the game in 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. What's more, the game features full control remapping, adjustable texture, shadow, and other graphical options, and a tonne of accessibility options.

If you haven't played the game already and have a beast of a PC to play it on, this will provide the best experience of the game.

Read more on The Last of Us:

• The Last of Us TV show review - why it's worth watching
• The Last of Us TV show changes - creators talk deviations
• The Last of Us meets The Mandalorian - Pedro Pascal on similarities
• The Last of Us Part 1 review - our verdict on the remade game
• The Last of Us film - why Sam Raimi movie died
• The Last of Us PS5 - versions and consoles explained
• The Last of Us Part 1 trophies - full list to collect
• The Last of Us Part 1 chapters - how many are there?
• The Last of Us Part 1 safe codes - unlock all doors
• How long is The Last of Us Part 1? The hours you'll need
• The Last of Us Left Behind - the DLC explained
• The Last of Us 2 multiplayer - Factions follow-up explained
• Will there be a Last of Us Part 3? Latest on the sequel

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